Wednesday, 15 April 2015

News from the Office, April 2015 - April's Character Trait is Co-operation

CO-OPERATIONApril’s Character Education Trait is Co-operation.

What is co-operation?

Working together for a common purpose

Working together to reach a common goal

Quotations
“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
“The only thing that will redeem mankind is co-operation.” ~Bertrand Russell
“He that does good to another does good also to himself.” ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca, 4 BC–65 AD
“We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth.” ~George Bernard Shaw)
“It’s not your APTITUDE, but your ATTITUDE that determines your ALTITUDE!” ~ Anonymous

What does co-operation look like/sound like?

Happily doing something that will help others

Agreeing to play a game others want to play if it means the group will benefit

Helping someone in need by opening a door or helping to carry something

Helping to find a compromise when a group is in disagreement

Playing fair when participating in sports or games, and being a “good loser” and a “good winner”

Inviting someone who is alone or “left out” to join the group

Encouraging others to recognize the importance of co-operation by demonstrating the spirit of co-operation in your daily activities

Volunteering time or resources to a community project

Listening to the ideas of group members and finding ways for each person to feel valued and important

Offering to do a job that nobody else in the group wants to do

Asking the group members for their ideas and opinions

A Winning ATTITUDE and You!

ATTITUDE is a state of mind when you approach a situation. When you have a positive attitude, the possibilities are limitless.

Why is your attitude so important? Because it affects –

How you look, what you say and what you do

How you feel both physically and mentally

How successful you are in achieving your goals

Do you take a positive attitude toward yourself?

Are you willing to learn?

Do you do your best on your schoolwork?

Do you demonstrate enthusiasm?

Are you willing to grow?

Do you welcome change?

Do you see the humour in things?

Do you take a positive attitude toward others?

Are you sincerely interested in others?

Do you look at other people’s point of view?

Are you a good listener?

Are you able to work with others?

You’ll be amazed how positive thinking can make your life better.

Try practising with your family:

Keep each other informed—a calendar with everyone’s activities helps to keep days and evenings running smoothly

Be punctual – time is precious so do your best to be on time

Be cheerful – it keeps things light-hearted

Use only polite words – a few kind words can make a big difference (e.g. Please, Thank you, May I ?)

Be helpful – Look for ways you can assist. If everyone chips in, it leaves more time for other activities